Nature · Santa Marta
Hotel in El Rodadero for visiting the Aquarium
El Rodadero's aquarium and maritime museum, opened in 1965. You get there by boat and can combine it with Playa Blanca.
2,6 km from Hotel Taybo Kai
From $ 150.000 COP / night
Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.
About the El Rodadero Aquarium and Sea Museum
What it is and what to do
The El Rodadero Aquarium and Sea Museum is a public aquarium and maritime museum opened in 1965, in the Inca Inca cove.
It is a classic family outing, and it combines well with an afternoon at Playa Blanca.
- •Confirm the aquarium's hours before you go.
Information verified on 2026-11-07. Opening hours, fees and closures can change: confirm with the operator before you go. Official site
Tours with our partner agency
Book the trip the easy way
These tours are run by a local agency that lists Hotel Taybo Kai among its partner hotels. Book with the virtual assistant or message us on WhatsApp with your date and number of people.
Aquarium and Playa Blanca
Includes
- ✓ Round-trip boat
- ✓ Typical lunch
- ✓ Aquarium admission
Not included: Hotel–dock–hotel transfer · Dock tax.
Children aged 0 to 3 pay aquarium admission separately.
Tour conditions
- • Tours must be paid in full at least one day in advance.
- • Only board the agency's authorised vehicles: if you take other transport, the service is non-refundable.
- • If weather or force majeure prevents the tour from running, there is no refund: you keep a credit.
- • Last-minute bookings are subject to availability.
- • Tours are paid separately: they are not included in the hotel rate.
Photos of El Rodadero Aquarium and Sea Museum
Getting there
Getting there from Taybo Kai
By boat from El Rodadero bay. The transfer from the hotel to the dock and the dock tax are paid separately.
Starting point: Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta 470006, Magdalena, Colombia.
Your base in El Rodadero
350 meters from the beach
Hotel Taybo Kai is a 4-star hotel in the heart of El Rodadero, with 26 rooms, 24-hour reception and private parking. 350 meters from Playa El Rodadero and 250 from the boardwalk, with restaurants less than a block away. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi; the family rooms sleep up to 5.
350 m
Playa El Rodadero
4
Stars
In every room
Air conditioning
24/7
Reception
Not included in the rate: breakfast (Buffet or continental, $20.000 COP extra per person) · airport transfer ($35.000 COP per transfer (up to 4 people) to/from Simón Bolívar Airport) · parking (Private, $15.000 COP per day).
Hotel Taybo Kai in pictures
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FAQ
How do I get to the El Rodadero Aquarium?
By boat from El Rodadero bay. The partner agency's tour includes the boat, aquarium admission and lunch.
How much do small children pay at the aquarium?
According to the partner agency, children aged 0 to 3 pay aquarium admission separately. Ask on WhatsApp for the current price.
Can I book a tour to the El Rodadero Aquarium and Sea Museum through the hotel?
Yes. Book with the hotel's virtual assistant or message our tours WhatsApp (+57 314 605 9491): tours are run by the hotel's partner agency. They are paid separately and in full at least one day in advance.
Where is Hotel Taybo Kai?
At Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, 350 m from Playa El Rodadero (about a 4-minute walk).
How much is a night at the hotel?
Rooms start at $150.000 COP per night. Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast (buffet or continental) is available at an extra cost of $20.000 COP per person and is not included in the room rate.
Does the hotel rate include tickets or tours?
No. The hotel rate covers accommodation only; tickets, tours and transport to visit the El Rodadero Aquarium and Sea Museum are paid separately. Message us on WhatsApp if you have questions before your trip.
Book your base to visit the El Rodadero Aquarium and Sea Museum
From $ 150.000 COP / night
Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.